Biosphere reserve on the edge of the Karoo rethinks growth
These initiatives foster pride in local culture and encourage stewardship of natural resources.
Farming & Environment
Agriculture, climate adaptation, conservation, sustainability, and rural land use.
What Karoo entrepreneurs can learn from Eve Palmer
Today Palmer’s work feels less like a historical artifact and more like a field guide to resilience.
KarooCoin? How wool could power a local crypto economy
KarooCoin, a blockchain-backed token, could be the next leap for SA’s semi-arid heartland.
Can the Karoo become South Africa's saffron hub?
Saffron presents an opportunity to introduce a high-value crop requiring low water input.
Wine from the dust, and the vintners reshaping the Karoo
It's not just about wine; it's about immersing oneself in the rich tapestry of the Karoo.
Inside the Karoo's green gold heist
The Karoo's economy, already fragile, depends significantly on biodiversity-driven tourism, especially during wildflower season.
Astrophysics meets agriculture, but who wins the Karoo?
This isn’t just a Karoo story. It’s a South African story. It’s a tale about land, power, knowledge, and identity.